I watched it outside Luna Park. Devastated. For about 10 secs I had that possible premiership feeling. For those of us that also were alive and tated the '71 and '97 failures it's pretty soul destroying.

I watched it outside Luna Park. Devastated. For about 10 secs I had that possible premiership feeling. For those of us that also were alive and tated the '71 and '97 failures it's pretty soul destroying.

Yes I remember that period of time. My Dad was a Blues supporter - I followed the Saints. AS a youngster I'd look forward to going to see Saints v Blues at Princes Park. Always lost. It was wonderful duting the Hamill/G Train era to see us begin to spank Blues in games - and they became the 'rabble.'

Yes I remember that period of time. My Dad was a Blues supporter - I followed the Saints. AS a youngster I'd look forward to going to see Saints v Blues at Princes Park. Always lost. It was wonderful duting the Hamill/G Train era to see us begin to spank Blues in games - and they became the 'rabble.'

Too right. Kick like that every week and we're a huge chance to win every game. In recent times we would miss a few sitters in fron of goal.

Too right. Kick like that every week and we're a huge chance to win every game. In recent times we would miss a few sitters in fron of goal.

Well if we can't beat North Melbourne with pretty much our best side on paper (ok no Carlisle, Webster) then it's not looking too good for 2020. Surely Brown must be a bit underdone having not played one game.

A lighthearted chat with the Saints players following their final game of 2019. Enjoy! Here's hoping for a great 2020.

It's a tough call to drop any player as to me it was our best win for the season. Hard to believe our first century. Reckon Steven still a bit rusty.

It's a tough call to drop any player as to me it was our best win for the season. Hard to believe our first century. Reckon Steven still a bit rusty.

Looking at Geelong's injury list .... NO player indefinite NO player out for season. Even Richmond has only one player out for season - Rance. When you have 10 on your list unlikely to play for reast of season ... no wonder we are battling to win more games.

Hannebury .... now indefinite. (Sigh) Here we go again! Now 5 indefinites and 5 season over on our list. I knew as soon as they start using words like 'resting' or 'managing' it's more sinister. It's like when McCartin went off this year - they said just a 'precaution'. You can't help always think t...

Credit - where credit due ... proud of our efforts in last 15 mins. Play that way for rest of game ... and lose ... won't be so angry or upset

Let's face it ... after round 16 on form - there are only 2 pathetic teams playing in comp at present ... Saints and Suns - Carlton showing plenty ... Melb better than us. And I don't know how the hell Kangaroos got so fired up

Me too watching Melb v Carl. I never watch another game ... but watching the Saints now is so embarrassing!

Great. 20 mins in - game over. Thanks for the contest Saints. Sorry ... I have no faith in a comeback.

Just as I feared ... with so many key players missing - Steven, Geary, Lonie, Carlisle - loss of Roberton - no sign of Hannebury ... it's too hard. Especially against all the A Grade Giants players

Last time we opened with 2 wins was 2014. Then we lost in third round. Can we cause another upset in the West next week v Freo? My heart says 'yes' - but head 'no.' Let's hope and believe. Prior to 2014 that you have us winning 4 in a row in 2010.

I hope the boys will be right. Of course their health is No 1 concern. But I gotta tell you as a Saints fan ... you just feel jinxed. I never expected Roberton to sit out all last year. And I thought we'd finally get to see McCartin put together a few games in a row. And then there's Jake. Oh well, ...

Who else can ruck? I preferred Hickey

Wish these eight could be ready for Round 1 team ... Longer, Steven, Acres, Brown, Coffield, McKenzie, Hannebury and maybe Armitage. Add in the injured Carlisle and King and our team list would look ok.

I'm also bitter and petty ... go Eagles! Why? For a selfish reason. If Dees go all the way and win a flag ... we will often hear the comment ... "Oh the poor old Saints - the only Melbourne team that hasn't won a flag since the '60s."

I'm also bitter and petty ... go Eagles! Why? For a selfish reason. If Dees go all the way and win a flag ... we will often hear the comment ... "Oh the poor old Saints - the only Melbourne team that hasn't won a flag since the '60s."

Happyfeet - thanks for sharing. Living in Mentone I also got to plenty of games at Moorabbin. I'm now based in Brisbane but still passionate. Even the guy that installed our new Air Con is a Saints fan. He discovered some of my Saints banners and memorabilia and figured I was the same. Anyway ... th...

I'm with you Saintpremiers. I do not want to see Melbourne win a flag ... at least until we win one. Can you imagine the commentators .... "Poor old St Kilda the only Melb team that hasn't won a flag in over 50 years."